Human Resources Director
Human Resources Manager 3
Monthly Salary: $7,135-$11,035 (PERS $7,630-$11,802)
Application Deadline: February 20, 2023
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If you love creating and executing on vision while also orchestrating the day-to-day operations of a strong HR team; if you are an energizer who inspires and motivates others; if you collaborate to make decisions with ego left at the door; and if you are a coach who helps others push their boundaries, then I encourage you to join our team. We seek a dynamic people-centric Human Resource Director who has a proven track record of collaborating with senior management to cultivate a high-performance work culture that attracts, engages, develops, and retains the best talent.
Who We Are
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) oversees the education of over 560,000 students in Oregon’s public K-12 education system. ODE, with approximately 600 employees, encompasses early learning, public preschool programs, the state School for the Deaf, regional programs for children with disabilities, and education programs in Oregon youth corrections facilities.
What you will do!
Our Human Resources Unit is dedicated to supporting and promoting the agency’s core values of integrity, accountability, excellence, and equity. We are committed to diversity, which reinforces respectful treatment of others in the workplace; contributes to a positive and productive work environment; establishes and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships; and promotes working effectively with individuals or groups with diverse cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors.
As our HR Director, you serve as a trusted and collaborative advisor, providing a proactive, practical, and valued HR perspective in partnership with agency leadership. You provide leadership and administration for ODE’s strategic and operational investment in human resources, and employee safety and wellness. You coordinate implementation of services, policies, and/or programs through the staff of the HR Unit that focus on maintaining an employee-supportive, high-performance culture which emphasizes quality work, productivity, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, retention of top-performing employees, and goal attainment.
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Why us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our amazing benefits include:
Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
Paid days off –
11 paid holidays per year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
Student Loan Forgiveness Program: if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
What are we looking for?
Candidates with a minimum of seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations or a field related to Human Resources.
Candidates who are the most competitive will have a compelling combination of the following background, skills, desired attributes and experience:
Experience with human resources activities including administration, classification and compensation, records management, recruitment, retention, diversity and inclusion, affirmative action, workforce planning, training, organizational development, engagement, workplace safety and talent development.
Experience with proper administration of labor agreements and grievance procedures.
Experience with conducting investigations related to employee conduct and complaints and with issuing employee progressive discipline.
Demonstrated skills in providing creative leadership; analytical and conceptual skills/abilities to identify, analyze and resolve problems creatively and strategically.
A proactive leader in change management, demonstrated personal credibility and trustworthiness, and a strong aptitude to proactively identify problems and propose effective solutions.
Highly effective critical thinking skills and alternative approaches to human resources and labor relations.
Ability to communicate effectively in various forms.
Experience working with culturally and individually diverse groups.
Ability to solicit and value diverse viewpoints.
Preference may be given to candidates with State or Nationally Certified Human Resources Professional certification or other Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (SCHRP, SHRM, PHR, etc.).
How to apply:
Please click "apply" and upload the following materials to your application:
● Resume
● Cover Letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your qualifications relating to the desired attributes mentioned for this position. Please limit your cover letter to 2 – 3 pages.
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/CV. View this video for help.
Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help.
Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in disqualification of your application. Please contact cassie.graham@ode.oregon.gov if you have any questions on the application process.
Additional Information
Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which includes a fingerprint-based records check, as a condition of employment.
Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) within three days of hire for employment verification.
If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Cassie Graham via email cassie.graham@ode.oregon.gov or call/text 503-551-6308.
Helpful links and contact information:
Learn more about ODE
Understanding the State Application Process
Help & Support webpage
Learn more about Oregon
Contact: Cassie Graham, Senior Recruiter (cassie.graham@ode.oregon.gov)
